Shed foundations across Totton and SO40
Level bases for garden sheds, workshops and timber buildings from compact town plots to wider Test-side gardens.
A clear choice before shed delivery
Totton gardens can combine long suburban plots, narrow side access and lower ground towards the Test. Those broad patterns do not dictate a foundation, but they make route and finished level useful early questions.
JustBases compares concrete, paving slabs, raised timber and ground screws against the actual shed and garden, then provides one straightforward written quotation.
Choosing the construction
We check whether the building expects a continuous slab, paved surface or bearer grid.
Concrete for substantial sheds and heavier workshop use.
Properly prepared slabs for suitable smaller buildings.
Raised timber or ground-screw frames when point support and the building design suit.
Three easy steps
You do not need to work out the construction first. Tell us about the shed and garden; we will explain the suitable choices and price the agreed work.
Share the shed size, your postcode and what you know about the proposed position. That is enough to begin.
Craig listens, arranges a site visit when it would help and provides a clear written quotation for the agreed foundation.
The team marks out and installs the chosen base to the agreed footprint, ready for the shed installation to follow.
Four practical choices
You do not need to choose before contacting us. We compare the building, access, levels and intended use, then explain the simplest suitable option.
A full-area slab for heavy sheds, workshops and buildings whose supplier requires a rigid continuous base.
From £695 for 8' × 6' (48 ft² / 4.46 m²)
A treated support frame for suitable sheds on uneven or sloping gardens where a level platform is needed.
From £840 for 8' × 6' (48 ft² / 4.46 m²)
A neat, level surface for many smaller sheds when the building supplier accepts a slabbed foundation.
From £620 for 9' × 5' (45 ft² / 4.18 m²)
Installed galvanised supports for a suitable timber or steel frame, often with less full-footprint excavation.
Installed screws from £1,180 for 8' × 6' (48 ft² / 4.46 m²); frame quoted separately
Useful guide prices
These are current guide prices for standard installations. Paving-slab bases start at £620 for 9' × 5' (45 ft² / 4.18 m²). Your written quotation confirms the exact footprint, preparation, access and inclusions.
Get your exact written price| Base size | Concrete | Raised timber | Installed ground screws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8' x 6' 2.4m x 1.8m 48 ft² / 4.46 m² | £695 | £840 | £1,180 |
| 10' x 8' 3m x 2.4m 80 ft² / 7.43 m² | £965 | £1,195 | £1,280 |
| 12' x 10' 3.6m x 3m 120 ft² / 11.15 m² | £1,195 | £1,585 | £1,400 |
| 16' x 10' 4.8m x 3m 160 ft² / 14.86 m² | £1,445 | £1,995 | £1,500 |
| 20' x 10' 6m x 3m 200 ft² / 18.58 m² | £1,695 | £2,415 | £1,600 |
Ground-screw prices are for installed screws only. A suitable timber or galvanised-steel support frame can be added to the written quotation. The quotation confirms all inclusions.
Easy to start, free to ask
Tell Craig the shed size and SO40 postcode. A route photo or supplier link helps when available, but you can contact us without either.
Talk to Craig about your shed base
Not sure whether you need concrete, slabs, a frame or ground screws? Craig will talk through the simplest suitable options.
Online quote requests are normally answered within 24 hours, excluding weekends.
Just give us your contact details and a short description of what you want to build. We will guide you through the rest.
Your enquiry
Shed base installation in Totton
Clear reassurance
The JustBases guarantee covers our installation workmanship and the foundation materials we supply, subject to the written quotation. It is separate from the shed manufacturer's product warranty.
Genuine feedback on relevant base work
"Craig and his team have been fantastic. Had the team over twice now to help with our garden project and both times I've been super impressed with the work. The team are extremely hard working but most important to me is the quality of their workmanship. The fencing looks amazing and the cabin was spot on in terms of dimensions and perfectly level. I would highly recommend."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · SO53 · 2024-01-28
Work listed by the source: Garden fencing and cabin base
"Great work, the guys did not stop. Polite and easy to deal with. Very happy."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · BH13 · 2024-01-12
Work listed by the source: Concrete shed base, pathways and small patio
"An absolutely brilliant job undertaken by a professional hard working and friendly team, led by Craig, and would certainly contact them if similar work was needed. Thank you very much indeed."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · BN16 · 2022-06-24
Work listed by the source: Two large shed bases
Local ground context
The BGS Southampton district records alluvium, peat, clay, gravel and Palaeogene formations across the wider Totton setting. Conditions can change between lower areas and higher developed ground.
For a shed base, we assess the real footprint, drainage, fill and previous garden works rather than extending a river-valley assumption to every SO40 property.
Access handled with you
Totton properties often place the shed well behind the house, creating a longer carry from the road. Side gates, garages and shared drives can also affect unloading.
Share the obvious route details and we will advise whether measurements or a visit are needed.
Helpful if you have them—not required before you call:
Useful local guidance
Shed permission depends on height, position, use and property status. Lower-lying locations may also need flood information considered for the exact address.
New Forest District Council is the planning authority for Totton and provides the current planning route.
Planning information is a practical starting point, not legal or planning advice. Confirm the position for the exact property and building with the relevant authority.
Choosing the building
Obtain the model's exact base dimensions before coordinating the foundation and delivery.
Southampton-area maker of sheds, workshops and summerhouses.
Supplier of sheds, workshops and summerhouses across Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset.
Timber-building supplier covering the central South Coast, including Hampshire and Dorset.
These are independently researched links, not endorsements or paid relationships. Confirm the current range, delivery area and base requirements directly with the building supplier.
Service area
We cover Totton and surrounding areas, with dedicated pages for Southampton, Lyndhurst and Eastleigh.
Straight answers
A footprint, postcode and intended use are enough to start.